There are Herbal Remedies such as Valerian Root, Kava Kava and St. Johns Worth which can help anyone who suffers from sweaty palms, or Palmer Hyperhydrosis to give it its correct name.

People who suffer from this condition are embarrassed to shake a person’s hand due to their condition. It is also unpleasant for the recipient.

Most people suffer from sweaty palms at some time or other when they are anxious such as when waiting for exam results.

This is an ailment which can be treated. However sufferers of this condition tend to try to dry their hands with talcum powder or a deodorant, but this can cause the tissues of the skin to crack open.

There are over the counter products available although you need to ask the local chemist for his or her advice.

Read the label and to see if there are any side effects with your chosen product.

There are other herbal products which may be of assistance. If you are worried about choosing the correct herbal remedy the do some research on the internet and consult a qualified herbalist.

Warning: if the problem persists then consult your doctor.

It does not make any difference whether you are an adult or a child; there is nothing worse than the pain of an infection attacking your inner ear.

There a few natural herbal and Home Remedies which can be of assistance in reducing the pain, as I have listed below:

Bishops weed the herbal plant can become an herbal remedy by mixing the plants seeds with milk. Filter the mixture and apply a little twice a day until the swelling reduces.

Cloves are well known as an herbal remedy in their own right. However if you have sautéed them in some sesame oil they will act as a treatment for any swelling of the ear.

Try boiling some Dhattura leaves. When the leaves have been boiled then use the liquid as a natural herbal remedy in the form of drops. Use a couple of drops daily.

Another herbal remedy which can be administered in the form of drop is Marigold leaves. Boiled and left until warm, they will reduce the pain inside the canal of ear. Use on daily basis but do not overdose.

Caution: Children require a lower strength than an adult. If the pain has not reduced within a short time then contact your local doctor.

If you are unsure of the amount you can administer or need more information regarding Herbal Remedies then contact a qualified herbalist. There is a broad spectrum of information on herbs available on the internet.

Rhinitis and other respiratory allergies can be helped with the herbal plant Stinging Nettle. This herbal remedy is available in capsule form.

A person who suffers from asthma, bronchitis or mucus has butterbur the herbal plant on their side. This herb is known to have less sedating effects as some prescribed medication.

Echinacea is usually recommended for rhinitis allergy. This herbal pant is well known for helping a person to improve their immune system and reduce inflammation.

Caution: Some people are allergic to Echinacea.

Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic herb and herbalists suggest this herb is also good as a booster for the immune system.

Tip: Why not try a herbal tea bath to calm the mind and body while treating any symptoms of allergies.

Method:

Take a blend of Lavender flowers, Marigold flowers or German Chamomile flowers.

Mix together equal amounts of the herbal flowers.

Soak the mix in a bowl of tap water overnight.

Take a pan and boil the mixture. Remove and let it steep for ten minutes before straining the liquid.

Pour the liquid in to your bathwater. Step in and relax in your healing treatment.

Herbal Remedies and pain relief together are a natural yet powerful combination.

Anyone suffering from a painful disease or ailment will tell you they can put up with the disease, but not the pain.

Some of the more painful conditions are arthritis, carpal tunnel, rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis and aching muscles. In a lot of the chronic joint pains the limbs become deformed as the illness progresses.

The herbal remedy Methyl Salicylate is a primary part of the wintergreen essential oil.

This natural but fragrant oil is considered to be a relative to the common aspirin and has the effect of relieving inflammation which causes pain.

Camphor, a herbal plant has been a popular herbal remedy for thousands of years and the knowledge of how to use this herb will have been passed down from generation to generation. This herbal remedy is warming and is essential to remove swelling whilst helping the blood to flow and circulate around the body. The herb is good for helping to bring relief to bad sprains.

Herbal remedies are a natural healing treatment. If you are looking to research some herbs then here are a few more; Chamomile, Cloves, Cayenne, White Willow and Devil’s Claw.

Many herbal plants have properties in them which help with a person who has fallen into a pattern where sleep eludes them.

Listed below are some of the herbal plants that are known to help:

Kava is an herbal remedy which is good for bringing relief to anxiety issues and can be taken under the tongue. Stress and anxiety in a person’s life are reasons we cannot relax enough to sleep.

Lemon balm is a strong but pleasant herbal plant which can be made into a tea and sipped before retiring for the night.

When a person is stressed and anxious it can result in headaches which can stop you from sleeping, so try Lime as it relaxes muscles. This is a useful tea.

Melatonin is the hormone in charge of sleep and if it is not doing the job correctly then you should try the herbal remedy Chaste Tree. This will increase the hormone melatonin.

Tip: If you find any of the Herbal Remedies a little bitter add a little honey.

Caution: if you are confused with the variety of the herbal remedies do some research or ask a herbalist for more advice.

Warning: do not take herbal remedies if you feel you may be pregnant.

When you get up in a morning and you look into a mirror to find you have dark rings under your eyes, then there is every chance your immune system is low.

If you have been on a diet this can be another reason for the dark circles, or if it hereditary.

There a few Herbal Remedies and Home Remedies around which can be of assistance to you. Some of these treatments are unusual, but they do work.

Herbal remedy:

Mix the same amount of Turmeric, Red Sandalwood powder and honey to make a paste. Place in a container. Apply on a daily basis every evening for thirty minutes and then wash off.

Tip: use daily until you see a difference with the dark circles.

Home Remedy:

Use an ordinary sized potato from the kitchen. Grate the potato until it is a paste. Spread the paste over the area and mind the eyes.

Go to bed with the paste on (remembering to warn your partner). The paste will dry itself on your skin. In the morning wash it off. Using a clean towel pat the skin dry and do not rub.

Tip: Continue this beauty treatment three times a week until you notice a difference.

Herbal Remedies have been passed down through generations of families. It was known in families to contact your grandma if there was illness or disease in the family.

Listed below are some of the diseases or ailments and the herbal remedy which can be used to help bring back good health.

Summer is coming so any bee or wasp stings can be helped by using Aloe Vera or Black Cohosh. Check the sting is removed.

Herbal plants which are used in many herbal remedies can be found growing wild in hedgerows and woods.
A good home remedy for chicken pox is to soak in a bath of hot water to break out the pox.

If a new mother is breastfeeding and the baby has colic, then try a few drops of Lavender oil mixed with aloe vera or massage oil such as sweet almond. The mixture should be well diluted and massaged underneath the feet.

A couple of drops of the herbal plant catnip given to the baby every few minutes will stop the crying.

Nappy rash can be helped by opening a capsule of a probiotics, mix it with water and let the baby drink the mixture. Spread a little plain yoghurt over the rash on the babies bottom.

Caution: Always check any ailment with your local doctor.

Summer is here and the first glimpse of people who are suffering from hay fever is upon us.

Every year hay fever sufferers have to go through mixed emotions of delight at seeing a sunny day and the upset of knowing they are going to suffer from the effects of hay fever.
Hay fever can mean a streaming nose, a wheezy chest, runny eyes and constant bouts of sneezing.

I have listed three different avenues of treatments to help people who suffer from this allergy:

It is easier to stay indoors early in the morning as the pollen count which triggers the allergy is higher in the morning.

Wash your hair and change your clothes regularly to stop pollen coming into the house when you have been out for the day.

Wear sunglasses which wrap themselves around the side of your eyes.

Herbal Remedies:

Herbal Remedies such as eyebright can help with the symptoms with of hay fever.

Goldenseal the herb is an anti inflammatory and astringent.

Nettles also have antihistamines properties and can be taken in the form of a tea.

Natural Remedies:

Eat fruit such as blackcurrants and rosehips which have bioflavenoids and natural antihastimines which can reduce inflammation.

Change black tea to green tea as this tea is full of powerful antioxidants which support the immune system.

Diabetes can be a worry and it is on the increase. There are two types of diabetes, type one and two. Type one is where the body is unable to produce insulin and type two is where the body is still producing insulin but not enough.

Doctors can help by prescribed medication and advising you of the foods you should or should not be eating. However there is a variety of natural herbs which can be an effective way of managing diabetes.

Karela or Bitter Gourd is a vegetable which is well known to help diabetes. If you find this vegetable too bitter then try drinking a tablespoonful every day. This bitter vegetable reduces a person’s level of sugar and urine.

Vitamin C in the form of Amla the herbal remedy is a good supplement to think about using. This herb is effective when mixed with bitter Gourd juice. Take the mixture on a regular basis for two months to allow the pancreas to improve by secreting insulin.

Fenugreek Seeds mixed with milk and drunk on a daily basis is another herbal remedy for you to think about using if the bitter gourd mixture is not for you. Use two teaspoonfuls of the seeds mixed with milk.

Caution: Keep your doctor informed of any Herbal Remedies you are taking.

There are different types of arthritis that can affect both the young and the old.

Arthritis is a disease which affects bones and joints:

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of this disease. The synovial membrane is attacked by immune cells. The effect is the joints lose their lubrication.

Tip: Selenium is a powerful anti-oxidant for this disease.

Osteoarthritis is another arthritis condition. Layers of protective cartilage which lines the mobile joints starts to crack and flake away. The bone ends then start to rub together which causes pain.

Tip: A herbal remedy such as Glucosamine Sulphate helps to repair cartilage.

Gout is thought to be connected to rich men. Uric acid crystals are deposited in a joint and it is usually detected in a person’s big toe.

Septic Arthritis is when bacteria or fungus affects the joints.

Tip: MSM has an anti-inflammatory action to reduce joint pain.

Reactive Arthritis follows infection such as salmonella. This can happen when antibodies are fighting an infection which is attacking the joints.

Omega-3 fish oils reduce inflammation.

Caution: Keep your doctor informed of any natural Herbal Remedies you are taking if you have been prescribed medication.